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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Coupe
At a Glance
| Pricing | $15,660 - $23,425 |
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| Drive Types | FWD |
| Engines | I4 (155-bhp), I4 T (260-bhp) |
| Transmissions | A4, M5 |
| Fuel Economy | 22-25 (city), 30-35 (highway) |
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| Velocity Index | 60 |
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Chevy finally gets a respectable small car
Overview Information
A competitive compact car from Chevrolet, the Cobalt is far removed from its Cavalier ancestors. Cobalt LS and LT models are powered by a normally-aspirated 2.2L four cylinder. Transmission choices include a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. The higher performance Cobalt SS adds a more powerful turbocharged 2.0L four cylinder engine and upgraded handling.
What Changed:
The 2.4L four-cylinder has been dropped leaving the 2.2L four cylinder as the standard engine on LS and LT models. The 2.2L has been reworked for slightly higher horsepower and fuel economy.
Official Word:
Known for value-driven, efficient performance, the sleek Chevrolet Cobalt greets 2009 with enhancements that provide increased fuel efficiency that is expected to be better than manual-transmission-equipped models of the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Ford Focus. Along with more-efficient performance, the '09 Cobalt offers customer-focused enhancements that build on a package of choices, convenience and safety features that other competitors can't match. And with an industry-best five-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety "Best...Read.
| Model/Trim | Eng. | Trans. | Velocity Index | Base Price | |
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| Cobalt Coupe LS 1LS | 2.2l I4 (155-bhp) | M5 | FWD | 46 | $15,660 |
| Cobalt Coupe LS 1LS | 2.2l I4 (155-bhp) | A4 | FWD | 40 | $16,585 |
| Cobalt Coupe LT 1LT | 2.2l I4 (155-bhp) | M5 | FWD | 46 | $16,460 |
| Cobalt Coupe LT 1LT | 2.2l I4 (155-bhp) | A4 | FWD | 40 | $17,510 |
| Cobalt Coupe LT 2LT | 2.2l I4 (155-bhp) | A4 | FWD | 40 | $18,960 |
| Cobalt Coupe SS Turbocharged | 2.0l I4 T (260-bhp) | M5 | FWD | 60 | $23,425 |
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